Midterm exam of standings, predictions

Here's what to expect the rest of the way.

Slater Howe carries the ball for Santa Fe Christian, which should benefit from a tough nonleague schedule.

The high school football season has reached its midpoint. League play kicks off today. Playoff berths will be on the line. Following is a league-by-league look at the preseason predictions and how things stand now:

How they’ll finish: Santa Fe Christian has played a brutally tough schedule and is 3-3. Parker is 5-0, and the other teams are 4-2. Starting today, SFC must beat Horizon, Bishop’s, LJCD and Parker to win the title.

How they’ll finish: Despite a 3-2 record, Helix is still the team to beat. But the Highlanders need to beat Granite Hills on Oct. 18, surprising West Hills on Oct. 25, Grossmont on Nov. 1 and Steele Canyon on Nov. 8.